Brain cancer can primarily be termed as a tumor in the brain that originates from the cells of cancer that have actually drifted from the other parts of the body. The primary type of brain cancer on the odd occasion goes further than the innermost nervous system of the body, and more often than not, … Read more
X-ray is the abbreviated name of X-radiation, one kind of light ray, like the electric light used in our daily life. But, difference is the wavelength of the rays. Human eyes cannot detect light of both the longer wavelengths, such as radio waves, or light with shorter wavelengths, such as X-ray. X-ray has the electromagnetic … Read more
The job of a physician is always challenging, as the doctor has to always deal with people suffering from different types of illness. Level of challenge depends upon the severity of diseases. This is quite a normal phenomenon for the doctors, one of the noble professionals in our society. We expect a lot from them … Read more
Ultrasound is that volume of sound having waves of higher frequencies,which exceeds the maximum audible limit (20 kilohertz in normal case) for human being. This means the sound is intended not for hearing but for some other uses. Ultrasound devices that are being used now a days can produce sound with frequencies up to several … Read more
AIDS is caused by the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which damages the body’s defense system. People infected with HIV usually live for years without any signs of the disease. They may look and feel healthy, but they can still pass on the virus to others. HIV is a retrovirus with two primary types: HIV-1 and … Read more
Learning about AIDS prevention is an important part of understanding the disease. AIDS is a serious and widespread problem. What used to be isolated to one part of the world and to a certain group of people is now a global concern. What this means is that people need to be careful when they are … Read more
A snowy landscape may be the ultimate playground in the eyes of a child, but parents might want to view it more as the ultimate safety challenge. From deadly snowmobiling accidents to falls through the ice and risk of frostbite, the fun of frolicking in a winter wonderland can quickly turn tragic, even when children … Read more
According to the Legatum Institute’s 10th annual global index published on November 2016, Top healthcare systems are available in Luxembourg, Singapore, Switzerland, Japan, Netherlands, Sweden, Hong Kong, Australia, Israel, Germany, Belgium, New Zealand, Norway, France, Qatar and Canada. 1. Luxembourg : Situated between Belgium, France, & Germany, the wealthy nation of Luxembourg tops the Report … Read more
Ayahuasca, also known as yage, which is a blend of two plants – the ayahuasca vine ‘Banisteriopsis caapi’ and a shrub called chacruna ‘Psychotria viridis’, which contains the hallucinogenic drug dimethyltryptamine (DMT). DMT has been considered a spiritual medicine of indigenous tribes in South America, specially in Brazil, Peru and Ecuador. Benefits of DMT ayahuasca … Read more
DCH Health System History, Alabama Under local ownership and leadership for more than 90 years, the DCH Health System has continually evolved to offer advanced caring to West Alabama. As the community grew and as medicine developed new procedures, a small hospital expanded its services and service area to become a regional medical center. Today, … Read more